Tag: Charlotte

Citizenship? We don’t need no steenkin’ citizenship!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The more I think about it, Charlotte is the IDEAL spot for Barry Obama and his traveling circus to have their convention. The Charlotte area is slipping

Vinroot & Foxx: Co-Mayors ?????

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Brant Clifton

A letter circulating among political and business movers-and-shakers in the Charlotte area is raising more than a few eyebrows. Richard Vinroot, former Charlotte mayor and 2000 GOP gubernatorial nominee,

Shubert: Pittenger misrepresents her role in controversial land deal

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Brant Clifton

A real estate deal in western North Carolina has residents up in arms and has become a major issue in the GOP runoff for the state’s Ninth

Charlotte budget battle fueling secession talk?

Posted on June 28, 2012June 28, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The Charlotte city manager publicly described the city as being “in decline.” He publicly talked about how a small portion of the city is funding everyone else. Residents were

Downsizing the DNC in Charlotte

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Well, it looks like Barack Hussein Obama & Friends will be partying in Charlotte for ONLY three days — instead of four — over Labor Day weekend. Of

A tax revolt on Charlotte City Council?

Posted on June 13, 2012June 13, 2012 by Brant Clifton

At first glance, Charlotte would appear to be a rather hopeless venue for the teaching and preaching of fiscal conservatism. Since Pat McCrory’s departure from city politics in 2008,

Charlotte says DNC to be an economic boon for downtown. (Chicago’s NATO experience suggests otherwise.)

Posted on May 22, 2012May 22, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Charlotte city and business community leaders sold this year’s Democrat National Convention as a serious potential bonanza for downtown businesses. Before you folks in downtown get

Get ready, Charlotte. Check out what’s heading your way in September

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Community leaders in Chicago issued warnings to downtown area residents about protecting themselves during the ongoing NATO summit. Why would The NATO summit make Chicago a

City of Charlotte seeking legal advice on same-sex benefits for city workers

Posted on May 17, 2012May 17, 2012 by Brant Clifton

In the wake of the overwhelming approval last week of the marriage amendment to the state constitution, the Democrat-dominated Charlotte City Council is taking it slow

Charlotte’s economic troubles pile up

Posted on April 22, 2012April 22, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The Queen City will be playing a key role in North Carolina politics this year. Pat McCrory, Charlotte’s former, mayor is the leading GOP contender for governor of North Carolina.